Originally Posted by
Bekologist
...Additionally, bike lanes have other bonifide and verifiable positive effects on cycling in communities.
I would have to agree with that. The mere presence of bike lanes tends to draw casual riders out to use their bikes to actually GO places, rather than doing laps around the MUP.
And, it tends to be a demonstration of the city's commitment to cycling in general.
Having said that, proper cycling behavior is a prerequisite to safe biking, regardless if there are bike lanes or not (I know, stating the obvious...).
Steve